Barnevelder Chicken

Breed Facts

• Poultry Show Class: Continental Class
• Weights: Hen—–6 lbs
  Rooster——7 lbs
  Pullet—-5 lbs
  Cockerel—–6 lbs
• Purpose and Type: Egg Laying; Exhibition
• Egg Shell Color: Dark Brown
• Egg Production: 150-200 eggs per year (estimates only, see FAQ)
• Egg Size: Large
• Temperament: Active
• Gender Accuracy: 80-85%
• Fertility Percentage: 65-80%
• Broody: Non Setter
• Mating Ratio: 7 Females to 1 Male
• Roost Height: 2 to 4 feet
• Country of Origin: Holland
• APA: Yes, Recognized by the American Standard of Perfection
• TLC: Not Listed
• BREEDER FARM SOURCE: Cackle Hatchery® Poultry Breeding Farm has been developing our bloodline/strain of pure Barnevelder chickens since 2008.